Lens weather in October (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

What is the weather forecast for Lens in October? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for October in Lens includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 10°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -1°C.

Precipitation

Lens in October usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 112 mm for the month. With virtually no rain, this driest month of the year is perfect for exploring the outdoors. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 13 days.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 162 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Lens. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lens climate page with graphs.

 

Lens, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 112 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 162 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 58% *  

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (11 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in October

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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